Body Shop
The Body Shop International Limited, commonly known as The Body Shop, is a renowned British cosmetics and skincare retailer headquartered in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, the company has established a strong presence in over 60 countries, focusing on ethical beauty products that champion sustainability and social responsibility. Specialising in skincare, haircare, and body care, The Body Shop is celebrated for its commitment to using natural ingredients and cruelty-free practices. Key milestones include pioneering the use of fair trade ingredients and advocating for environmental causes, which have solidified its market position as a leader in the ethical beauty industry. With a diverse range of unique products, The Body Shop continues to inspire consumers seeking quality and integrity in their beauty choices.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Body Shop's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Body Shop's score of 18 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Body Shop's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, The Body Shop reported approximately 3.7 million tonnes CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 5.3 million tonnes CO2e, and from 2020, which saw emissions of around 5.2 million tonnes CO2e. The breakdown of emissions for 2021 included approximately 1.05 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 and about 3.9 million tonnes CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were around 1.18 million tonnes CO2e, while market-based Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 4.1 million tonnes CO2e. Despite these reductions, The Body Shop has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The company continues to focus on its climate commitments, aiming to enhance sustainability practices across its operations.
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Add to project2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,182,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 4,091,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Body Shop is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
